View Full Version : VOTE NOW
Snaquebite
01-31-2011, 15:03
Different competition than before. Taryn won the Women of Worth competition.
If you see fit TARYN DAVIS deserves a vote IMO. Click on the link to vote.
http://inside.dvf.com/awards
In 2007 Michael Davis lost his life while serving his country in Iraq. At a mere 21 years of age, Taryn Davis became a widow. In the wake of this tragedy, Taryn began to discover that resources were scarce for young military widows. To reach out and support other young women who had lost a husband in service, Taryn began The American Widow Project (AWP).
Four months after learning of her husband’s death, Taryn began work on a documentary, speaking to military widows across the country, and hearing their stories of love, tragedy and survival. The documentary was shown to military widows who came from all over the U.S. to Austin, TX in July 2008, for the official "launch" of the American Widow Project. Since then, the AWP has conducted events throughout the country to unite military widows to celebrate their survival, honor their loved ones sacrifice, and provide a healing environment with others who share this journey.
The American Widow Project's core philosophy is to serve the interests of the military widow community by and through means readily accessible anywhere, anytime. AWP quarterly events are invaluable in unifying this growing band of young military widows. Other AWP services further solidify the comprehensive network to its members. A 24/7 hotline enables an immediate connection to another widow.
Since 2008, the American Widow Project has served over 500 military widows who have lost their spouses due to war in Afghanistan, Iraq or by non-combat related incidents. Daily, the American Widow Project continues to reach out to military widows across the country.
ZonieDiver
01-31-2011, 15:06
Done.
Looked at them all. Not even close for me.
FYI, you can also link the voting page to your Facebook profile and your Twitter account.
Done, Go Taryn.. :lifter:lifter:lifter:lifter
TrapLine
01-31-2011, 16:30
Good luck, Taryn.:lifter She sure is easy to vote for. I wish I felt this good about more of the individuals I cast votes in favor of.
greenberetTFS
01-31-2011, 16:44
Done, Go Taryn.. :lifter:lifter:lifter:lifter
Done..............
Big Teddy
Buffalobob
01-31-2011, 17:17
Bring tears to your eyes.
Good luck Taryn, hopefully you will win this comp as well!
Thank you guys for supporting my best friend and fellow military widow, she has changed so many lives with her organization, including mine and I couldn't think of a better person to win this! We have till Feb 15th to bring in the votes! Thank you for posting this here!
Tara
Red Flag 1
01-31-2011, 19:11
Done.
Masochist
01-31-2011, 19:20
Done. Good luck.
bost1751
01-31-2011, 20:07
Done.
BoyScout
01-31-2011, 20:09
Done
cetheridge
01-31-2011, 20:50
My vote cast for Taryn!
incarcerated
01-31-2011, 22:55
+1.
Thank you all for your continued support :)
hydrashok
02-04-2011, 10:09
Done
zeromedic
02-04-2011, 12:18
Done...and good luck! Keep up the good work
Doc Diego
02-04-2011, 15:31
Done. Great Work Taryn!
Patriot007
02-04-2011, 21:38
God bless her and her hero. Thanks for what you do Taryn.
Bump :) Last week of voting and sharing the information!
FYI, Taryn Davis and the American Widow Project (AWP) will be honored with a $50,000 donation from Diane von Furstenberg's family foundation if they win. For a new/small non-profit this is a huge amount of money.
I wondered what plans Taryn had for AWP if they won this DVF award and asked her. Her reply is below.
I've worked with many non-profits that were clueless to begin with, and when the donations/money started rolling in they became even more clueless with how to responsibly spend it. I am impressed that she is able to succinctly list her plans and wish her all the best in achieving their goals. You are an inspiration, Taryn, turning your loss into action for others!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you so much for voting and helping support our cause! I thank you for asking how we appropriate our funds and hope I can sum it up in short for you below.
The largest amount goes toward our AWP getaways. These are intimate events we create and build around allowing military widows to heal, connect,and embrace life with fellow military widows across the country. We hold these events nearly every 2 months (At least 6 a year). We cover all costs for those attendance (food, activities, accommodations, transportation from airport, etc.). Ideally, with more funds, we could hold these every month, allowing us to serve even more widows but continue to do them in small groups so as not to have anyone get lost in the crowd and let them create the bonds needed to finding camaraderie with those in their shoes.
Our funds also go toward our AWP packs which we send out free of charge to all military widows. This consists of our Widow Documentary, Brochure of services, and official pin. These kits are the first step we take in letting other military widows know they are not alone, by seeing others like them in the comfort of their home.
Lastly, the funds would help in continuing the upkeep of our site (which is updated daily), further outreach through other national events, our 1800 number that is answered by fellow military widows, and other outreach we are doing via the internet and through other portals.
We have been a 100% volunteer run organization since our founding, and more funds would help in a lot of the leg work, to allow us to focus more of our time on our continued outreach to the military widow community. With nearly 6,000 causalities (not including non combat) there are nearly 3,000 military widows to reach out to. We have lots of work to be done and these funds will be the stepping stone to do and give the support they deserve.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can answer and thank you again for your support.
Warmest Regards,
Taryn
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please VOTE NOW: http://inside.dvf.com/awards. Post to your Facebook as well!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nice job orion5.
I sure hope she wins!
VOTE NOW!
Snaquebite
02-09-2011, 19:08
To all at PS.com who voted. ANOTHER job well done.
KEEP THE VOTES COMING
Snaquebite
02-09-2011, 20:48
Bump
Stingray
02-12-2011, 01:55
Thanks for the bump. I missed this one.
Good luck Maam. You have my vote.
Sincerely,
Hey guys, TODAY is the last day to make our votes, please share with all you know and take a few minutes to vote some more!!! I'll keep you all updated on the results once we get them :)
Done...
A great cause, good job and good luck Taryn...jd
Snaquebite
02-15-2011, 17:25
Last day to vote folks...
greenberetTFS
02-15-2011, 19:03
Done,let us know ASAP how it went down,sure hope she made it..............;)
Big Teddy :munchin
FYI the award will be announced 11 March.
http://inside.dvf.com/dvf_magazine/2011/01/31/dvf-awards-2011-honorees-announced/
Thank you to all my special friends for voting! Taryn won the 2011 DVF People's Voice Award, which will help fund the American Widow Project to continue and expand much needed outreach and support to military widows across the country!!! If you would like, tune in to Good Morning America today at 0830ET; Diane Von Furstenberg should be on to announce the DVF People's Voice Winner (Taryn) :)
TrapLine
03-03-2011, 07:17
Thank you to all my special friends for voting! Taryn won the 2011 DVF People's Voice Award, which will help fund the American Widow Project to continue and expand much needed outreach and support to military widows across the country!!! If you would like, tune in to Good Morning America today at 0830ET; Diane Von Furstenberg should be on to announce the DVF People's Voice Winner (Taryn) :)
Excellent! Congratulations, Taryn. :lifter
BoyScout
03-03-2011, 21:32
Congratulations Taryn!